Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 3: In pursuance of Ref. letter No. 7/10/2025 (Part)-M&G dated 25.11.2025 of Ministry of Home Affairs (CS Division), Govt. of India, Admiral D.K. Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, A&N Islands & Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency has accorded approval for renaming of “Raj Niwas”, Andaman & Nicobar Islands as “Lok Niwas” for all official purposes.
Accordingly, henceforth, the name “Raj Niwas” shall be replaced by “Lok Niwas” in all official communication of Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat. Further, the change of name shall be incorporated in the official website, office stationery, official stamps, and other miscellaneous items including signboards/signages.